2023 at Wild Cat Conservation
from 1,845âŹ
Brilliant 4.7
(217)
Wild Cat Conservation
2 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 12 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Very high response rate
Volunteer project with the highest quality.
This project sets unprecedented standards in quality - an unparalleled level of excellence.
Highlights
- Live and work at a research station in the middle of a Costa Rican National park.
- Wild cat conservation - Contribute to wild cat research by setting up and checking camera traps in the rainforest to monitor population studies.
- Fieldwork training - Learn how to identify species and conduct surveys so that you can contribute to data collection and help build an inventory of terrestrial species in Kéköldi reserve.
- Observe Costa Rican wildlife species in their natural habitats, including , and monkeys, neo-tropical birds and wild cats.
- Reptiles and amphibian conservation - Record sightings of reptiles and amphibians. Some of these include the gorgeous eyelash palm pitviper and the always popular red-eyed tree frog.
Especially suitable
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Work on critical conservation efforts focused on Wild Cats within Kekoldi National park. đ
- Kekoldi is surrounded by popular tourist destinations. The nearby towns have been developing quickly to accommodate the large demand by tourists. While being an indigenous territory, Kekoldi has stayed outside the development of the tourist platform, but their habitants are concerned that ...
Typical day
Some patrols are conducted in the morning or at night meaning you have the opportunity to encounter breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.Â
Estimated Schedule:
- 5 or 6am: Wake up ...
Free-time activities
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.Â
These side trips are ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
2024
- 27 Apr 2024
- 11 May 2024
- 25 May 2024
- 08 Jun 2024
- 22 Jun 2024
- 06 Jul 2024
- 20 Jul 2024
- 03 Aug 2024
- 17 Aug 2024
- 31 Aug 2024
- 14 Sep 2024
- 28 Sep 2024
- 12 Oct 2024
- 26 Oct 2024
- 09 Nov 2024
- 23 Nov 2024
- 07 Dec 2024
2025
- 04 Jan 2025
- 18 Jan 2025
- 01 Feb 2025
- 15 Feb 2025
- 01 Mar 2025
- 15 Mar 2025
- 29 Mar 2025
- 12 Apr 2025
- 26 Apr 2025
- 10 May 2025
- 24 May 2025
- 07 Jun 2025
- 21 Jun 2025
- 05 Jul 2025
- 19 Jul 2025
- 02 Aug 2025
- 16 Aug 2025
- 30 Aug 2025
- 13 Sep 2025
- 27 Sep 2025
- 11 Oct 2025
- 25 Oct 2025
- 08 Nov 2025
- 22 Nov 2025
- 06 Dec 2025
- 20 Dec 2025
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
2 weeks (min. stay)
1,845âŹ
4 weeks
2,845âŹ
6 weeks
3,795âŹ
8 weeks
4,445âŹ
10 weeks
5,095âŹ
12 weeks (max. stay)
5,845âŹ
Average fees
704âŹ/week
Meet your organization
GVI
Brilliant 4.7
(217 reviews)
Agency - founded in 1998
Verified by Volunteer World
Very high response rate
Coordinated by
Bianca
Spoken languages: English
About the project
GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.
217 reviews · 4.7
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